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Nurse practitioners pushing for more recognition from government
By KENDALL KING on June 13th, 2023
Nurse practitioners in southeast Alberta and across the province are advocating for greater awareness of their scope of work, and for better overall recognition of the vital role they play in a health-care system limited in resources. Belonging to a unique field of health care, nurse practitioners are registered nurses who have received additional advanced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four-piece band Lunch at Allen’s takes Esplanade stage on June 16
By KENDALL KING on June 10th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com@kkingmhn Four Canadian musicians are sharing their talents with audiences across the prairie provinces during their upcoming tour. Lunch at Allen’s, a four-piece band comprised of Murray McLauchlan, Cindy Church, Marc Jordan and Ian Thomas, will be making stops in 11 communities through Alberta and Saskatchewan between now and the end of June. On June ... Read More »
1 responseRetired Hat police inspector named Sergeant-at-Arms of Ontario Legislature
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 10th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Retired Medicine Hat police inspector Tim McGough has been named the Sergeant-at-Arms of the Ontario Legislature, a position that goes well beyond the prestigious ceremonial title and is responsible for all security operations at Queen’s Park. The 31-year veteran of the local service will manage of a staff of 100 officers and administrators, including ... Read More »
1 responsePublic petition for TNR program gaining traction
By KENDALL KING on June 10th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com@kkingmhn Medicine Hat animal advocates continue their push for introduction of a feline trap-fix-release (TNR) program with a new public petition that’s already gaining traction in the community. Following city council’s decision earlier this week to return proposed Responsible Animal Ownership Bylaw amendments to committee for additional consideration, Hatter and Animal Food Bank founder Nicole ... Read More »
1 responseWednesday flooding caused by blocked sewer grates
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 10th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Flooding caused by a cloudburst on Wednesday was the result of above-ground conditions, specifically blocked sewer grates, rather than any shortfall in the storm sewer system, city officials have determined. With more than one inch of rain falling on the south hill in Medicine Hat over about 90 minutes that night, residents saw a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: The name game
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 10th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Cabinet making is a curious business which can or not telegraph priorities of a just-elected government, or one in a refresh. Premier Danielle Smith, of Brooks-Medicine Hat, named a cabinet Friday. She does lead it, after all, but the absence of a Hatter with portfolio leaves Rob Renner as the last Hat-based MLA that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bob Wanner receives honourary degree while grandson graduates at MHC convocation
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 10th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com This year’s recipient of Medicine Hat College’s Honourary Applied Baccalaureate Degree is Robert (Bob) E. Wanner, who says he was surprised and extremely humbled to be chosen. “So many people do so very much in our city, province and nation and never receive recognition,” said Wanner. “I’m only here because of working with lots ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Be Youth Centre confirms it will offer summer programming
By Medicine Hat News on June 9th, 2023
Be Youth Centre co-executive directors Madison Thurrott and Brittanie Bruder confirmed in a joint statement Wednesday the centre will be offering summer programming this year, thanks to newly-secured funding. Received earlier this month, the funding is already confirmed to be going toward primary programming, like the centre’s meal program an after-school drop-in program, as well ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City clerk latest in string of turnover
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 9th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City Hall is looking for a new city clerk, its third in two years and one of a number of key senior positions to change personnel over the last 18 months. Council members questioned by the News this week said the scope of changes isn’t yet a concern, considering large turnover on council and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New book delves into history of Eagle Butte’s St. Margaret’s Church
By KENDALL KING on June 9th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Three southeastern Albertans are proud to release their new book which has been decades in the making. Newly published, A Tiny Prairie Cathedral is an in-depth history of St. Margaret’s Church in Eagle Butte, and the land on which it sits. The 36-page book was written by a trio of authors, William Anhorn, Rev. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man accused in largest ever local fentanyl seizure could have matters settled this month
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 9th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The case against a man caught with $600,000 worth of fentanyl this winter in Medicine Hat could be resolved later this month with a guilty plea and a substantial prison sentence. John Elford, 52, was arrested in the overnight hours of Jan. 28 as his vehicle sat askew across a parking stall curb in ... Read More »
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